Ghost notes are oftentimes what elevate bass lines from decent to great. Learning how to play them, can thus make your bass playing sound more dynamic, rhythmic, and groovy. In this article, I...
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There are few styles of playing the bass that are as iconic as the walking bass line. Walking lines have been a part of music for more than 400 years, and are still used in various genres today....
The last 60 years of Rock`n Roll are riddled with amazing bass lines. Whether it be through technical proficiency or creative tone choice, rock bassits continue to push the limits of the instrument...
The first jazz recording came in 1917. In other words, we now have more than 100 years of great jazz bass lines to listen to. Thus, I decided to make a list of the very best among them. This list...
Previously, I have pointed out why singing and playing bass is hard. This time around, I`m going more in-depth about how to make it easier to play bass and sing and the same time. Among other...
As a bass player, knowing where to find different notes on the fretboard is a fundamental and crucial skill. This holds true regardless of whether you play a 4, 5, or even a 7-string. With that...